Software Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,892 open Software Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 1,548 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cloud, python and ai.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP | year | £60,000 | £77,500 | £100,000 | 406 |
| GBP | day | £472 | £625 | £700 | 44 |
| USD | year | $166,100 | $192,750 | $215,000 | 38 |
| EUR | year | €96,850 | €113,850 | €124,845 | 15 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- cloud 33%
- python 30%
- ai 30%
- java 30%
- api 28%
- ci-cd 23%
- aws 22%
- agile 22%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 1,195 · 20%
- Remote 381 · 6%
- Onsite 166 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 51% of the 636 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,704
- Lead 442
- Staff 214
- Principal 179
- Junior 146
- Middle 114
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 726
- 501-1000 employees 402
- 51-200 employees 204
- 11-50 employees 112
- 201-500 employees 36
- 1-10 employees 15
Java Developer
This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software components using Java, C#, and Perl. The developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions and provide 3rd line production support.
Senior Staff Software Engineer
Leads distributed backend systems and engineering strategy for a large-scale e-commerce platform, focusing on scalability, architecture, and team mentorship while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Software Developer
Develops high-performance C++ applications for Linux environments, focusing on debugging, networking, and CI/CD pipelines to build secure, mission-critical software for government programs.
Senior C# Developer .Net Core FinTech
Builds and maintains a FinTech platform using C#/.NET Core, focusing on backend development, distributed systems, and high-quality code delivery in a startup environment.
Java Developer - Active SC
This role involves developing and supporting Java-based legacy systems, utilizing technologies such as Java 11, Oracle WebLogic, and ElasticSearch. Candidates must hold active SC clearance to be considered for this position.
Senior Python Developer
Builds and maintains high-performance trading systems in Python, leading end-to-end software delivery and cloud architecture for a global Japanese bank’s UK asset management division.
Software Engineer III - AIML Experimentation, Observability and Governance
hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. JOB DESCRIPTION As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within AMDP, you will play a pivotal role in an agile…
Java Developer
This role involves working as a Java developer on large-scale, citizen-facing digital services using a stack that includes Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka, and MongoDB. The position is hybrid with a requirement for 60% office attendance in Manchester, Leeds, or Birmingham and requires SC eligibility.
BIM Software Developer
Develop and maintain internal BIM tools in C# to support civil engineering teams using Tekla, Revit, and Navisworks, improving 3D modelling and data workflows.
Senior Software Engineer, FiveM
Build and maintain the backend systems powering Rockstar’s creator platforms (FiveM, RedM), optimizing C++ codebases for stability and performance in a game-dev environment.
Senior C++ Software Engineer
Develops high-performance cloud video frameworks, optimizing audio/video processing, streaming, and low-latency systems for sports tech platforms used by leagues, broadcasters, and fans.
Senior Software Engineer II - Fraud Squad - Account Integrity (Java)
About the role: Join us as a Senior Software Engineer in our critical Account Integrity team. This is a high-impact engineering role with a strong product focus, dedicated to solving complex, real-world adversarial…
